DEPARTMENT OF THE N A V Y
BOARD FOR C O R R E C T I O N O F NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
W A S H I N G T O N D C 2 0 3 7 0 - 5 1 0 0
WMP
Docket No: 7992-02
17 April 2003
This is in reference to your application for correction of your
naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title 10 of the
United States Code section 1552.
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your
application on 16 April 2003. Your allegations of error and
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative
regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this
Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted
of your application, together with all material submitted in
support thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes,
regulations and policies.
After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire
record, the Board found that the evidence submitted was
insufficient to establish the existence of probable material
error or injustice.
The Board found that you enlisted in the Navy on 12 April 2000
for four years at age 20. Your record further shows that you
served for about a year without incident.
On 22 April 2001 you received a psychological evaluation due to
suicidal ideation after an emergency room referral. As a result
of this evaluation, you were diagnosed as having an adjustment
disorder with depressed mood. You were found to be fit for duty
and returned to your unit.
You were hospitalized from 22 to 24 May 2001 after making vague
threats to harm yourself. As a result of this hospitalization,
a psychological evaluation diagnosed you as having a borderline
personality disorder with narcissistic features and alcohol
dependence. It was recommended that you receive alcohol
rehabilitation treatment and that you be administratively
separated due to your diagnosed personality disorder.
On 31 May 2001, you received nonjudicial punishment ( N J P ) for
three instances of absence from your appointed place of duty.
The punishment imposed was 45 days of restriction and 15 days of
extra duty. You were also awarded a reduction in rate and
forfeiture of 35 monthls pay for two months, both of which were
suspended for a period of six months.
Although the documents concerning your separation processing are
not available in your records, it is clear that you were
processed for separation due to the diagnosed personality
disorder. The record clearly shows that on 6 July 2001 you
received a general discharge by r'eason of a personality
disorder, and were assigned an RE-4 reenlistment code.
Regulations authorize the assignment of an RE-4 or RE-3G
reenlistment code to an individual separated by reason of
personality disorder. Due to the severity of your personality
disorder and the risk that you posed to yourself and others if
retained, the Board concluded that the RE-4 reenlistment code
was properly assigned and no change is warranted. Accordingly,
your application has been denied. The names and votes of the
members of the panel will be furnished.
The Board did not consider whether your characterization of
service or reason for separation should be changed, since you
did not request such action, and you have not exhausted your
administrative remedy by applying to the Naval Discharge Review
Board (NDRB). You may apply to NDRB by submitting the attached
DD Form 293.
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such
that favorable action cannot be taken. You are entitled to have
the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new and
material evidence or other matter not previously considered by
the Board. In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that
a presumption of regularity attaches to all official records.
Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official
naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the
existence of probable material error or injustice.
Sincerely,
W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director
Enclosure:
DD Form 293
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